Quickly share things from your phone with Windows 8 apps (like Photos, or Search). You don’t even have to open the Windows Phone app to move things around.

Automatically save photos and videos you take with your phone to your PC.

See at a glance how much space you’re using for each type of content, so it’s easy to make sure you never run out of room on your phone.

Get to WindowsPhone.com to download apps, learn more about your phone, or find it if it’s lost.

The wait shouldn’t be too long, though, as Microsoft is holding an event on Monday to officially launch its new mobile operating system. Based on the invitation, the launch should focus on new developments with Skype, Facebook and Internet Explorer. HTC will also be one of the partners at the event.